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Self-reported auditory problems are associated with adverse mental health outcomes and alcohol misuse in the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Auditory problems, such as hearing loss and tinnitus, have been associated with mental health problems and alcohol misuse in the UK general population and in the US Armed …

Strengthening and Empowering Delivery of the Covenant

Summary: This interim report summarises the findings of the summative evaluation of Phases I and II of the Strenghtening Delivery Programme [SDP], and draws out recommendations for …

Unpaid Carers in the Armed Forces Community

Summary: This report begins to explore the needs of the under-researched section of the Armed Forces community, unpaid carers, and we hope it is just the opening chapter of a much …

Bridging the Gap? Ex-Military Personnel and Military–Civilian Transition Within the Prison Workforce

Abstract: Prior research into military–civilian transition has suggested that the Prison Service may be a popular destination for Armed Forces leavers, but the experience of …

Caring for the carers: a COVID-19 psychological support programme

Abstract: The outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent pandemic brought unprecedented worldwide challenges born out of a rapidly escalating health and economic crisis. From …

Symptoms of dementia or post-traumatic stress disorder? Under-recognised behaviours in veterans with dementia

Abstract: Background: The veteran community are at increased risk of poor mental health and developing dementia as a result of their miliary service, with the potential to lead to …

Use of an isometric mid-thigh pull test during musculoskeletal rehabilitation: can the criterion values from the updated British Army physical employment standards be used to inform UK Defence Rehabilitation practice?

Abstract: Objective outcome measures that can quantify the force generating capacity of the lower limb are required to allow clinicians to accurately measure functional status and …

Forgotten fatalities: British military, mining and maritime accidents since 1900

Abstract: Background: Comparative long-term trends in fatal accident rates in the UK’s most hazardous occupations have not been reported. Aims: To compare trends in fatal …

Military families and military-to-civilian transition: the current state of play

Abstract: Military-to-civilian transition is a complex phenomenon; there is no consensus concerning the determinants of success, the mechanisms that support transition, and when …

Moral injury and the potential utility of art therapy in treatment

Abstract: Moral injury is defined as profound psychological distress that is experienced after an event(s) that violates one’s deeply held moral or ethical code. Morally …

Remote ultrasound diagnostics disrupting traditional military frontline healthcare delivery

Abstract:Accurate and reliable diagnostic capability is essential in deployed healthcare to aid decision-making and mitigate risk. This is important for both the patient and the …

UK Veterans' Mental Health and well-being Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Longitudinal Cohort Study

Abstract: The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and well-being of UK ex-service personnel (veterans) before and during …